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Hambanathi Primary School

Public primary school · Ngudwini Location, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Clydesdale circuit)

Welcome to Hambanathi Primary School, a public primary school serving Ngudwini Location. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Hambanathi Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Hambanathi Primary School is a public primary school in Ngudwini Location. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

169
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hambanathi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Hambanathi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hambanathi Primary School, 2,516 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hambanathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hambanathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hambanathi Primary School, 1,797 compared with 169, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Hambanathi Primary School, 1,559 compared with 169; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hambanathi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Hambanathi Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hambanathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hambanathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hambanathi Primary School, 1,419 compared with 169; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hambanathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hambanathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal
P.o.box 38, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Telephone
072 304 9629
Email
hambanathi-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500425574

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hambanathi Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Hambanathi Primary School directly, on 072 304 9629 or by email at HAMBANATHI-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hambanathi Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Hambanathi Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hambanathi Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Hambanathi Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Hambanathi Primary School?
Hambanathi Primary School reported 169 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Hambanathi Primary School?
No. Hambanathi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hambanathi Primary School a public or private school?
Hambanathi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hambanathi Primary School?
You can call 072 304 9629 or email HAMBANATHI-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Umzimkulu, 3297.